Sri Muthukumaran Medical College Hospital and Research Institute - [SMMCHRI]

SMMCHRI offers a wide range of medical programs, including MBBS and MD/MS courses across essential Medical and surgical specialties. The MBBS program follows the Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) framework, supported by a one-year internship for practical exposure. Postgraduate programs include General Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Anesthesiology, Psychiatry, ENT, Ophthalmology, and Community Medicine. Affiliated with Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University and recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC), the institute emphasizes excellence in academics, clinical training, and professional development.

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) is a professional degree comprising of 4½ years of academic duration plus one year Compulsory Rotatory Residential Internship. Medical students at SMMCH & RI are meticulously trained using the Competency Based Medical Education (CBME) Curriculum prescribed by the National Medical Commission (NMC).

Sri Muthukumaran Medical College Hospital and Research Institute (SMMCHRI), Chennai, admits students to its MBBS course through NEET-UG counselling under various quotas as per Tamil Nadu government regulations.

Admission to MBBS at SMMCHRI is based solely on NEET-UG rank through the Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee portal

M.D. General Medicine is a 3 year Post Graduate program that trains the PG resident in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide spectrum of acute and chronic diseases in the adult population. The residents at SMMCH & RI are guided by experienced senior faculty to imbibe clinical acumen and requisite skill set to manage any medical condition competently.

The department started postgraduate course in 2020 and gives specialty training to three students a year. It conducts daily ANC, GYNAEC & HIGH RISK PREGNANCY OP. It also conducts special clinic for patients with bad obstetric history, repeated abortions, genetic problems & other complications. The department has a fully-fledged LABOUR WARD that is monitored by specialists round the clock. We also conduct cancer screening, adolescent clinic, and endocrinology clinic once in a week.

The department of Otorhinolaryngology offers the students who pursue their masters a vision to diagnose and manage a majority of conditions & be able to demonstrate their cognitive skills in the field of Otorhinolaryngology also emphasizing on the basic concepts of research methodology and research work. They will also have a thorough understanding of the subject along with good communication skills and ethical practice.

The PG residents will go through a disciplined stream of training in managing all cases in the department of Anesthesiology which shoulders the responsibility of overall care of patients posted for surgery, undergoing surgery and recovering post-surgery. Relief of Pain is the mainstay but they contribute to a great extent in emergency situations by providing airway and cardiac resuscitation and advanced life support as well.